Since 1987 I have always carried a small notebook when
traveling, recording highlights for future reference and
to pass on to others. When Linda and I decided to write
travelogues, I had to adjust to taking more detailed notes
and coordinating Linda's photography. I have learned how to
take notes while walking, resting, viewing, dining and since
we do most of our traveling by train, I use this time to get
completely caught-up. After a while I developed selective
memory and note-taking styles that ease the process. Very
often I will supplement my notebook material by writing
notes on a city map that will be folded in my hand while
touring.

This process works for me, producing the type of travelogues
found on our website. My suggestion would be that you first
decide the style and content of the travelogue you would
like to write and then devise a strategy for recording the
facts you need.

Speaking of Collioure, in the Fall of 1994, prior to the
time we wrote travelogues, we visited southwestern France
with 3 friends (including Ziner Pierrette and her husband)
who took us to this marvelous town. After checking my notes
I can't add more to John's outstanding travelogue and the
positive comments of others except to report on our superb
lunch of anchovies, fish soup, and plates of assorted
grilled fish and seafood at the Amphitron Restaurant right
on the harbor. The final entry in my notes is Collioure is
a place to which we must return!.